The Cochlear™ Nucleus® 5 System Advantage
Learn how the Nucleus® 5 compares to other cochlear implant systems
Considerations in choosing a cochlear implant:Hearing Performance | System Design | Safety and Confidence | Most Trusted | ||||
Hearing Performance | ||||
| Considerations in choosing a cochlear implant | ONLY the Cochlear Nucleus® 5 System has |
What it means to a cochlear implant recipient | ||
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| Hearing performance | The best hearing performance with the highest speech recognition scores in multi center clinic validation1 | Designed to help individuals achieve their personal best speech performance. Multi center clinic validation results show Nucleus 5 has higher speech performance scores, higher than reported for other systems. 1-5 | ||
| Digital sound processing technology | The most precise digital sound processing pathway | Designed to deliver the clearest sound possible with minimal power so recipients can get days of use out of only two zinc air batteries. | ||
| Easy-to-use hearing program | Set It and Go™ EVERDAY Program that automatically adjusts to different listening environments |
Designed to deliver optimal hearing performance in the majority of listening environments without the need to change programs. | ||
| Hearing in noise: Dual microphone technology | Fully integrated dual omni microphone technology | Designed to improve speech performance in listening situations with background noise by delivering enhanced clarity of sound and precise directional hearing. |
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| Hearing in noise: Power Options | A FOCUS Power Program and ZOOM™ Power Option |
Bonus power features designed to improve speech performance in noise.6 | ||
| Music enjoyment | A dedicated MUSIC Power Program | Designed to enhance music experience while minimizing distracting noise. | ||
| Telephone use | AutoPhone™ automatic telecoil activation | Designed to make connecting over the phone easier, without the need to press any buttons. | ||
| Electrode design | A pre-curved 22 real electrode array design, the most electrodes available from any manufacturer and the right length for maximum protection of the delicate structures within the cochlea7-9 | For precisely focused hearing nerve stimulation. Designed to provide a richer, true-tolife sound experience. The length of the electrode array is crucial for positioning the electrodes in the best location in the cochlea10 and for protecting the delicate structures within the cochlea.11 Our exclusive patented electrode array design12 offers the full range of sound10 and is designed to be the most appropriate length.7-9 | ||
| Pitch perceptions | 161 average pitch perceptions demonstrated by research13-14 | The most pitch perceptions demonstrated by research; a better opportunity for a fuller listening experience, including music enjoyment. | ||
| Future-ready technology | The newest, most advanced internal microchip | Newest chip technology in the cochlear implant industry with future technology upgrade capacity. | ||
System Design |
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| Cochlear Implant System Components | Cochlear Nucleus® 5 | What it means to a cochlear implant recipient | ||
| Sound processor size | The industry’s smallest processor featuring the only titanium foundation. Up to 43% smaller* | Comfortable fit and discreet wearing options. Features a strong titanium foundation, engineered to stand up to an active lifestyle. | ||
| Implant size | The industry’s thinnest titanium implant; 30% thinner than any other | Designed to be the most natural fit, especially for small children and seniors. | ||
| Personalization | Both a color range designed to match skin tones and hair colors, as well as exclusive sound processor covers in a multitude of designs | Allows recipients to be discreet or express themselves through a wide range of wearing configurations, colors and designs. | ||
| Flexible sound processor control |
Two options to control processor functions | Flexibility to access all essential processor functions directly through the sound processor or remote assistant. | ||
Safety and Confidence |
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| Cochlear Implant System Components | Cochlear Nucleus® 5 | What it means to a cochlear implant recipient | ||
| Remote control and monitoring |
The industry’s first and only two-way remote assistant for interactive communication to and from the processor | Two-way remote assistant featuring an interactive diagnostic guide confirms that the processor is working and visually reinforces any changes made. | ||
| Certified water resistance | Both IP44 and IP57* water resistance ratings, including exclusive GORE-TEX® microphone protection covers | Confidence that your processor is designed to keep water out with the industry’s only IP44 rating for water resistance.Allows recipients to keep up with an active lifestyle even in and around water. | ||
| Bilateral control through one remote assistant |
The ability to control both bilateral processors with just one remote assistant | Bilateral recipients need only one remote assistant to quickly adjust and manage two sound processors. | ||
Most Trusted |
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| Cochlear Implant System Components | Cochlear Nucleus® 5 | What it means to a cochlear implant recipient | ||
| Reliability | A track record of the most reliable implants15-17 | Confidence that independent data confirms Nucleus Cochlear Implants are designed to last a lifetime without the need for additional surgery. |
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| Upgradeability | Upgrades for all 5 generations of our implants | Assurance that recipients will have the option to upgrade to the latest processor technology as it becomes available without need for additional surgery. | ||
| #1 choice of hearing healthcare professionals for reliability18 |
9 out of 10 hearing healthcare professionals choose Cochlear for implant reliability18 | Peace of mind that the Nucleus Cochlear Implant is the choice of hearing healthcare professionals for implant reliability. | ||
| #1 choice of recipients19 | More people choose Nucleus than any other implant in the world19 | Confidence that the Nucleus System is the most trusted by recipients worldwide. | ||
| Industry experience | Over 27 years of experience, the most experienced multi-channel cochlear implant manufacturer | Count on a strong track record of innovation from the industry leader, now and in the future. | ||
| Aftercare customer support |
The most comprehensive network of service and support for aftercare | Confidence of comprehensive support and rehabilitation now and throughout their lifetime. | ||
1. Multi-center validation data of the Nucleus 5 sound processor and remote assistant preliminary speech perception from the initial Fit (N=38). Data was gathered in a multi-center clinical validation evaluating the Nucleus 5 Sound Processor (CP810) and Remote Assistant (CR110). Interim results on experienced (5 months to 4 years, 9 months) Freedom recipients are reported.
2. Pijil S et al. North American Freedom trial: Preliminary results adults. Cochlear limited white paper 2006
3. Bassim MK et al. Med-EL Combi40+ cochlear implantation in adults. Laryngoscope 2005;115:1568-1573
4. Seguin C et al. Patient performance with the Advanced Bionics HiRes 90K Helix 1 device with HiFocus perimodiolar (Helix) electrode. Advanced Bionics white paper 2005
5. Balkany T et al. Nucleus Freedom North American clinical trial. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2007;136(5):757-762
6. Multi center Australian validation data of the Nucleus 5 sound processor using the Zoom™ microphone setting. Interim speech performance in noise (N=15).
7. Sridhar D et al. A frequency-position function for the human cochlear spiral ganglion. Audiol Neurotol 2006;11 (Suppl 1):16-20
8. Adunka O et al. Preservation of basal inner ear structures in cochlear implantation. ORL J Otorhinolaryngol Relat Spec 2004;66(6):306-12
9. Gani M et al. Implications of deep electrode insertion on cochlear implant fitting. J Assoc Res Otolaryngol 2007;8:69-83
10. Stakhovskaya O et al. Frequency map for the human cochlear spiral ganglion: Implications for cochlear implants. J Assoc Res Otolaryngol 2007 Jun;8(2):220-33
11. Roland, JT Jr. A model for cochlear implant electrode insertion and force evaluation: Results with a new electrode design and insertion technique. Laryngoscope 2005;115(8):1325-39
12. US patent 7, 184, 843. [On file] 2007 Feb 27
13. Cochlear update March 2006. Pitch steering with sequential stimulation of intracochlear electrodes. Cochlear white paper 2006
14. Kwon J et al. Dual-electrode pitch discrimination with sequential interleaved stimulation by cochlear implant users. J Acoust Soc Am 2006 Jul;120(1):EL1-6
15. Battmer RD et al. A multi-centre study of device failure in European cochlear implant centres. Ear Hear 2007 Apr;28(2 Suppl):95S-99S
16. Cullen RD et al. Revision cochlear implant surgery in children. Otol Neurotol 2008;29(2):214-20
17. Battmer RD et al. A review of device failure in more than 23 years of clinical experience of a cochlear implant program with more than 3,400 implantees. Otol Neurotol 2009 Jun;30(4):455-63
18. Based on Cochlear surgeons’ preference survey: Internal reliability preferences. Data on file. June 2009 19. Internal data on file, November 2008
19. Internal data on file, November 2008
*With rechargeable sound processor battery option, currently unavailable in the United States, pending FDA approval
